The risk associated with artificial intelligence (AI) is a popular topic these days. Will AI take human jobs and become an enemy of the people? Will AI develop killer robots with no moral compass? Will AI become a superpower with greater control over humans? These are all important issues, but those tasked with cybersecurity currently… Read more »
Read the ArticleRansomware threats continue to grow in 2019 as cybercriminals become sneakier and more targeted in their efforts, which means only organizations that are continuously proactive in maintaining security may come away unscathed. Consider the latest: The group behind the Dharma ransomware is now bundling it inside a fake antivirus software installation. Phishing emails that reportedly… Read more »
Read the ArticleResearch shows that companies are losing billions of dollars by not having the necessary cloud professionals. Why? Because fewer cloud professionals means there is less innovation and revenue. That may be why some companies are actually hiring tech people before there are jobs available – they know the talent pipeline isn’t overflowing and they don’t… Read more »
Read the ArticleIn March of 2018, the city of Atlanta spent more than $2.6 million responding to a ransomware attack that targeted its municipal operations. While city officials won’t confirm whether they paid the $50,000 ransom, it is clear that the price the city paid for its recovery efforts have far exceeded the ransomware demand. Ransomware attacks… Read more »
Read the ArticleA Kaspersky Lab survey finds that 75 percent of respondents report that the number of passwords they have to manage causes them stress, which may explain why there are 23.2 million accounts using “123456” as a password and three million accounts using “password” as a password. In addition, 68 percent report they are stressed about… Read more »
Read the ArticleWhile many top leaders now tout the value of data to their organizations, there may a distinct lack of enthusiasm by rank-and-file employees for embracing data on a regular basis. That disconnect can spell trouble for organizations that are trying to use data to be more competitive or innovative. Without complete employee buy-in, the data-integration… Read more »
Read the ArticleOrganizations are under pressure to make decisions faster than ever before, and often rely on data to make those decisions. While companies may believe that’s a sound strategy, it actually may be harming their ability to compete and come up with innovative solutions, experts say. The reason is because many business leaders seem to abandon… Read more »
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